Firstly, thanks to Patrick and Vicky for introducing us to this concept – a concept, or more a lifestyle, that is difficult to resist in Argentina. Flashpacking. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpacking_(travel)#Flashpacking) According to one website: Flashpacker (def): Someone unusually in their mid 20s to early 30s, who travels like a backpacker but has more disposal income as well [...]
Fran and Nige do the globe
tasting the world
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Jul 31
Bolivian Food
Hmm… not sure there’s much to write home Food in Bolivia exists really only out of necessity than for people to enjoy and savour. I may not be doing the local cuisine any justice, but then think about it – how many Bolivian restaurants do you see back at home??? Even as I write this [...]
Jul 25
Peruvian food
Peru was pretty much along the lines on Ecuadorian food – heavily influenced by the indigenous Andean population with western dishes only really reching the menus in the most touristy places (Cusco) or the cosmopolitan areas of Lima and other large cities. The Andean speciality, as you may have heard, is cuy picante (spicy guinea [...]